The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates square off on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Chase Field in a matchup between two clubs trending in opposite directions, yet both eager to correct course after recent struggles. The Diamondbacks enter the contest with a 26–27 record, seeking to snap a five-game losing streak and reclaim their footing in the National League Wild Card race. Arizona has been far more competitive than their recent record suggests, with a +1 run differential and solid offensive production led by standout Corbin Carroll, who’s hitting .289 with 11 home runs and 28 RBIs. He’s been supported by Josh Naylor, hitting .297 with strong situational hitting, as well as veteran contributors like Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suárez, giving Arizona a lineup that can score in bursts and apply pressure throughout a game. The Diamondbacks’ pitching has been uneven, with ace Corbin Burnes offering consistency at the top of the rotation following his high-profile $210 million signing, but Zac Gallen and others have struggled with command and run prevention, contributing to a 4.64 ERA that has offset many of the team’s offensive gains. Still, Arizona’s 13–13 home record reflects their ability to play solid baseball at Chase Field, and manager Torey Lovullo will be looking for a clean, energized performance to right the ship against a visiting Pirates team that has looked outmatched in most of their road contests.

Pittsburgh comes in at 19–35, reeling from another tough stretch and now fully entrenched in developmental mode for 2025. The Pirates have posted a 6–19 road record, covering just 24% of the time away from PNC Park, with offensive inconsistencies and pitching breakdowns compounding to create one of the league’s weakest overall records. Their run differential of -67 (164 runs scored, 231 allowed) highlights a team that has trouble staying in games for nine innings, despite promising young talent like Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds offering occasional sparks. Paul Skenes, the electric rookie right-hander and former No. 1 overall pick, has been a rare bright spot, delivering strikeouts and raw stuff that point toward future ace potential, but he alone can’t carry a team riddled with growing pains and spotty bullpen depth. Defensively, Pittsburgh has taken small steps forward with improved infield play, but mental errors and lack of situational awareness remain key issues in close games. Against an Arizona team hungry for a turnaround, Pittsburgh will need to play nearly flawless baseball—throwing strikes, avoiding defensive lapses, and capitalizing on any Diamondbacks mistakes—to have a shot at stealing a road win. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, must avoid complacency and capitalize early to prevent the Pirates from hanging around and gaining confidence. With playoff aspirations still very much alive for Arizona, this is the kind of series they can’t afford to lose, and Tuesday’s matchup offers the chance to flip momentum, refocus, and use their depth and talent advantage to get back in the win column. For Pittsburgh, it’s another opportunity to evaluate their future, compete hard, and try to disrupt a team with far more immediate stakes.